DE102012004523A1 - Container for cigarette block, whose front surface and rear surface are partially made of transparent or translucent material so that the cigarettes arranged in the cigarette block are partially visible - Google Patents

Abstract

The container (1) has a stabilizing frame (2) which surrounds the cigarette block, which is provided with two side surfaces (21,22) for connecting the base (23), and covering surface (24). The stabilizing frame is made of cardboard or plastic. The front surface (3) and rear surface (4) of the container are partially made of transparent or translucent material so that the cigarettes arranged in the cigarette block are partially visible.

Description

The invention relates to a container for a cigarette block, which is at least partially formed from a transparent and / or translucent material, so that the cigarettes of the cigarette block are at least partially visible. The container comprises a stabilization frame having two side surfaces and a base surface connecting the side surfaces, optionally an at least partially formed top surface, a front surface and a rear surface, wherein the front and / or rear surface is at least partially formed of a transparent and / or translucent material.

Cigarette blocks are usually sold today in boxes made of cardboard, in which an inner liner surrounding the cigarettes is inserted. The box is then wrapped with a transparent film that must be at least partially removed before the cigarette box can be opened. Also known are packages in which the cigarette block is wrapped in an innerliner and the innerliner is then wrapped with a printable paper and a transparent film.

It is an object of the invention to provide a smoking article package in which less material is consumed and which therefore can be made cheaper than the known packages.

This object is achieved with a container according to claim 1.

The invention relates to a container for a cigarette block with a stabilizing frame, which at least partially surrounds the cigarette block, with two side surfaces and a base surface connecting the side surfaces and optionally an at least partially formed top surface. The stabilization frame is preferably formed from cardboard, cardboard, plastic or a similar material.

The container further comprises a front surface and a rear surface, wherein at least one of the two surfaces is at least partially formed of a transparent and / or translucent material, so that the cigarettes of the cigarette block are at least partially visible from the outside.

In this case, a material which is transparent or translucent is regarded as the transparent material, so that at least substantially the shape of the object covered by the transparent material can be recognized, preferably also areas of different brightness and particularly preferably the color or color of the object.

As a translucent material is considered a material that is translucent, so that you can at least shadow or shadowy recognize the shapes of objects that lie behind the translucent material.

The top surface, which may form an upper end of the stabilizing frame, may be connected to a side surface depending on the design of the container and at least partially cover the cigarette block toward the second side surface or be connected to both side surfaces so as to cover the entire cigarette block at the top covers. Less preferably, the top surface can also be connected to none of the side surfaces and be placed on the cigarette block separately for covering the cigarette block and for stiffening the container.

The stabilization frame is preferably formed integrally from a strip having a first end and a second end. If the top surface forms a closed top surface of the stabilization frame, then the first and the second end may overlap one another and be joined together, preferably glued, to form the stabilization frame.

At least one of the stabilizing frame forming surfaces may have at least one longitudinal side of an edge strip which protrudes substantially orthogonally from the surface. In other words, that the edge strip is bent at an angle of about 90 ° from the surface, so that the frame in this area receives a profile with a right-angled edge. If more than one surface, for example the two side surfaces of the stabilization frame have an edge strip, they are preferably formed on the same side, the side facing the front or rear surface, and project towards each other, ie in the direction of a plane which Center the container horizontally or vertically. However, the edge strip can also protrude outwards from the stabilization frame and, for example, form a suspension for the presentation of the container at the point of sale.

Preferably, at least both side surfaces, more preferably all the surfaces forming the frame, that is to say both side surfaces, the base surface and the optional cover surface, if present, have the edge strip described on at least the sides facing the back surface and / or front surface. The profile formed thereby enhances the rigidity of the frame and thus gives the container greater stability.

The edge strip may be a strip of any shape. For example, the strip on the side facing away from the side, bottom and / or top surfaces may have, for example, a cigarette brand specific shape in order to increase a recognition value for the potential customer. This shape can be formed for example by punching a stabilization frame blank.

To form the container, the stabilizing frame and the front and rear surfaces may be enveloped by the transparent and / or translucent material. In this case, the front surface, the rear surface and parts of the stabilization frame, preferably the top surface of the stabilization frame, recesses or openings, which are covered by the transparent and / or translucent material and allow a direct view from the outside of the cigarette block. The coating material can envelop the container in whole or in part.

Preferably, the transparent material is a clear film through which the cigarettes, their shape and color are clearly visible.

The envelope of the transparent and / or translucent material may form a separate outer packaging wrapper of the container which is nowhere connected to the stabilization frame and / or the front and / or back surface. Preferably, however, the wrapping is at least selectively bonded to a stabilizing frame and / or front and / or rear surface, preferably to the stabilizing frame, for example adhesively bonded.

The transparent and / or translucent material may also be provided in blanks and joined to the stabilization frame and / or the edge trim of the frame to at least partially form the front and / or back surface of the container. Preferably, the stabilization frame is formed as a circumferential frame, with two side surfaces and the side surfaces connecting the base and top surfaces. The material blanks have an outer dimension that is slightly larger than the front and / or back surface at least partially forming recesses and cover them completely. If the stabilization frame has no edge strip and no front and / or rear surfaces partially formed from the stabilization frame material, the transparent and / or translucent material may be connected directly to the surfaces of the stabilization frame, that is, in this case, the outer dimensions of the blank are larger are, as the outside dimensions of the container. If the stabilizing frame has an edge strip, it is preferred if the material is connected to the edge strip, that is to say that in this case the outside dimensions of the blank are equal to or smaller than the outside dimensions of the container.

To remove cigarettes from the container, the latter preferably has a resealable opening which, for example, may be formed entirely by the cover surface or partially by the cover surface and one of the side surfaces or by the front or rear surface and the top surface of the stabilization frame. In this case, the resealable openings by punching and / or perforation predetermined predetermined opening lines and joints may have, in which they are separable or hinged connected to the stabilizing frame and / or the front or rear surface.

For reclosing the openings, the stabilization frame or front surface or back surface areas forming the opening can preferably be permanently connected to a self-adhesive film, so that when the self-adhesive film is detached from the container surface the openings are opened and preferably folded down. To close the self-adhesive film is pushed back onto the container surface.

Alternatively, the opening for removing cigarettes may also be formed in that the cover surface is only partially formed. Only partially formed can mean that the top surface does not connect the two side surfaces of the stabilization frame. The portion thus left free can then in turn be covered by a self-adhesive film, the outer dimensions of which, as already described above, are greater than the outer dimensions of the opening. In this case, the opening for producing the container can be covered with the transparent and / or translucent material, which is then prepared so that the transparent and / or translucent material adheres to the self-adhesive film when lifting off and thus releases the opening. Instead of being alone in the top surface, the opening may also be partially formed in the top surface and partially in the front or rear surface of the container.

In order to prevent collapse of the partially emptied container, in addition to the base surface and the optional top surface and / or instead of the edge strip, the stabilizer frame may have reinforcing struts connecting the side surfaces, which form the front and / or back surface. That is, the front and / or rear surface may be partially formed of the material from which the stabilization frame is formed. Also in this case, the stabilization frame, optionally the edge strip and the said front and / or back surface areas are preferably formed in one piece.

The container, that is both the stabilization frame and the other container parts which are formed from the material of the stabilization frame, and the transparent and / or translucent material can be printed.

The container, although described using the example of a cigarette container, can generally be used for packaging smoking articles, for example cigarettes with / without filters, for cigarillos or cigars.

Embodiments of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS. The embodiments shown in the figures are only examples. The invention is not limited to the containers shown in the figures. Features essential to the invention or combinations of features which can be taken solely from the figures can advantageously further develop the subject matter of the invention and belong to the scope of the invention.

The figures show in detail:

1 Container made of stabilization frame and transparent material with resealable hinged removal opening in the top surface

2 Container with a resealable hinged removal opening in a side surface and the top surface

3 Container with a resealable removal opening in the top surface and the front surface with self-adhesive film

4 Container of 1 with edge strips and cigarette block

The 1 shows a container 1 that is out of a stabilization framework 2 , a front surface 3 and a back surface 4 consists. The stabilization framework 2 has two side surfaces 21 . 22 a base area 23 and a deck area 24 on and can be made of cardboard, cardboard, wood, plastic or other suitable material. The stabilization framework 2 is preferably formed in one piece.

At least the front surface 3 is formed in the embodiment shown from a transparent material, for example a clear film, so that the contents of the container 1 is clearly visible from the outside. The back surface 4 may also be formed of the transparent material or of another material. The back surface 4 may for example be formed by a trading card or other insert placed in the container and / or it may be integral with the stabilizing frame 2 be formed. The film can be the container 1 wrap around or as a blank of appropriate size only the front surface 3 cover and partially cover the stabilization frame, which is indicated by the dashed line. In the coverage area 10 can the foil blank with the stabilization frame 2 connected, for example, glued. The stabilization framework 2 and the front and back surfaces 3 . 4 are preferably formed from materials that can be printed.

In the stabilization framework 2 it is an open stabilization framework 2 that is the ends 7 . 8th of the stabilization framework 2 are not connected to each other, but are next to each other. The stability of the stabilization frame 2 is the wrapping with the transparent material or the bonding with the transparent material blanks in the overlap area 10 reached.

To remove the contents from the container 1 to be able to remove, this has in the top surface 24 a hinged, preferably reclosable area 5 on. The area 5 is in a joint formed for example by material dilution, punching or perforation 6 with the top surface 24 connected. The area 5 may additionally have a self-adhesive film to facilitate re-closing and accidental opening of the container 1 to prevent.

Indicates the container 1 an envelope of the transparent material that also extends over the top surface 24 extends, for example, the transparent material is by perforation along the opening lines of the area 5 so prepared it before opening the area 5 can be removed or when opening the area 5 together with the area 5 the top surface 24 can be folded down.

The 2 shows the container 1 of the 1 with an alternative opening 5 , The stabilization framework 2 is formed as a closed frame, preferably in one piece, wherein the ends of the frame blank are preferably glued together in or near one of the edges. This will increase the stability of the stabilization frame 2 elevated.

The opening 5 is partially in a side surface 21 and partly in the deck area 24 of the stabilization framework 2 formed, with the opening 5 only over a part of the width and length of the respective surface 21 . 24 extends and in a joint 6 with the top surface 24 connected is. Again, that applies in addition a self-adhesive film with the range 5 can be connected and that the transparent material in the area 5 before opening can be removed or shared with the area 5 can be opened and closed.

The 3 shows a further alternative for opening the container 1 , in this embodiment, the top surface 24 a recess 9 and the front surface 3 a recess 11 on. Both recesses 9 . 11 can a cover 12 be opened and closed from a self-adhesive film. The self-adhesive film has a tab 13 on which the user can access to open the cover. The cover 12 is fixed to the top surface at one end 24 connected so they do not open from the container when opening 1 is separated and lost. The cover 12 has external dimensions that are larger than the dimensions of the recesses 9 and 11 so the cover 12 when closing on the top surface 24 and the transparent front surface 3 liable.

The 4 shows the container the 1 with a pickled cigarette block 14 , Through the transparent front surface, the individual cigarettes can be seen, which, as indicated here, from a filter 15 and the tobacco area 16 can exist. Even possible imprints on the cigarettes can be recognized and read if the transparent material covering the front surface is a clear foil.

Additionally, the stabilization frame points 2 of the container 1 a border area 16 which is orthogonal to the side, ground and top surfaces 21 . 22 . 23 . 24 towards the middle of the front surface 3 projects. This edge area 17 can have any shapes and serves to further stiffen the stabilization frame 2 , The edge area also forms an area on which the film sections, which can then have smaller external dimensions than the container 1 , can be glued on.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

container

2

stabilizing frame

21

Side surface, surface

22

Side surface, surface

23

Base area, area

24

Deck area, area

3

front surface

4

rear surface

5

Opening, area

6

joint

7

The End

8th

The End

9

recess

10

Coverage area

11

recess

12

Cover, closure

13

flap

14

Cigarette

15

filter area

16

tobacco area

17

border area

Claims (10)

Container for a cigarette block, with a front ( 3 ) and a back surface ( 4 ), whereby at least the front ( 3 ) and / or back surface ( 4 ) of the container ( 1 ) is formed at least partially from a transparent and / or translucent material, so that the cigarettes ( 14 ) of the cigarette block are at least partially visible, and a stabilization frame ( 2 ), which at least partially surrounds the cigarette block, with two side surfaces ( 21 . 22 ) and one of the side surfaces ( 21 . 22 ) ( 23 ) and optionally an at least partially formed top surface ( 24 ), with the stabilization framework ( 2 ) preferably made of cardboard. Carton, plastic or a similar material is formed. A container according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the stabilizing frames ( 2 ) forming surfaces ( 21 . 22 . 23 . 24 ) on at least one longitudinal side of a marginal strip ( 17 ), wherein the edge strip ( 17 ) substantially orthogonal to the surface ( 21 . 22 . 23 . 24 ) and wherein the edge strips ( 17 ) of two opposing surfaces 21 . 22 ; 23 . 24 ) of the stabilization framework ( 2 ) protrude to each other. Container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the stabilization frame ( 2 ) and the front ( 3 ) and back surface ( 4 ) for forming the container ( 1 ) is at least partially enveloped by the transparent and / or translucent material, and wherein the transparent material is preferably a clear film. Container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the transparent and / or translucent material at least at points with the stabilization frame ( 2 ), is glued, for example. Container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the transparent and / or translucent material, the front ( 3 ) and / or the back surface ( 4 ) of the container ( 1 ), is a blank, having a length and a width that is smaller, equal to or greater than the length and width of the container ( 1 ), wherein the blank / blanks with the stabilizing frame ( 2 ) or the edge strip (s) ( 17 ) of the stabilization framework ( 2 ) is / are connected. Container according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the container ( 1 ) a preferably resealable opening ( 5 ) to remove the Cigarettes ( 14 ) from the container ( 1 ) and wherein the resealable opening ( 5 ) with the stabilization framework ( 2 ) is linked to the stabilization framework ( 2 ) and / or the front ( 3 ) and / or the back surface ( 4 ) is preferably separable or hinged. Container according to the preceding claim, wherein the reclosable opening ( 5 ) is connected to a self-adhesive film or a portion of the self-adhesive film which is used to open and close the reclosable opening ( 5 ) serves. The container according to claim 6, wherein the top surface ( 24 ) and / or the front surface ( 3 ) of the container ( 1 ) at least one opening ( 9 ; 11 ) for the removal of cigarettes ( 14 ) having a resealable closure ( 12 ) of one or the transparent and / or translucent material. The container according to the preceding claim, wherein the dimensions of the resealable closure ( 12 ) are larger than the dimensions of the opening ( 9 ; 11 ). The container according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the stabilization frame ( 2 ) additional the side walls ( 21 . 22 ) has connecting reinforcing struts to collapse the partially emptied container ( 1 ) to prevent.

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